What is the tower frequency at VVDB?

The tower frequency at Dien Bien Phu Airport is 118.7 MHz.

Does VVDB require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Dien Bien Phu Airport (Viet Nam).

Where is VVDB located?

Dien Bien Phu Airport (VVDB) is located in Dien Bien Phu, Viet Nam.

What is the IATA code for VVDB?

The IATA code for Dien Bien Phu Airport is DIN.

How long is the runway at VVDB?

The main runway at Dien Bien Phu Airport (17/35) measures 2400x30m.

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Dien Bien Phu Airport (VVDB/DIN) — Dien Bien Phu, Viet Nam

Dien Bien Phu Airport (VVDB/DIN) serves Dien Bien Phu, Viet Nam. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 1611 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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65% Data Complete 34 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VVDB
Name: Dien Bien Phu Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 21.397499
Longitude: 103.008003
Elevation: 1611 ft
Country: Viet Nam
Municipality: Dien Bien Phu
IATA Code: DIN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 17/35

Designation: 17/35
Dimensions: 2400x30m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Viet Nam Permit Requirements

Medium Overflight: 2d Landing: 4d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; few hours possible for short-notice at CAAV discretion
Landing Lead Time: 3 working days official lead time; 4 business days typical processing; 1 business day possible for short-notice at CAAV discretion

Private / GA Operations:

Prior permission required. Same lead time requirements as non-scheduled commercial. TCAS/ACAS mandatory for aircraft over 15,000 kg.

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Active NOTAMs

C0251/21 caution

Runway restriction

REVISION OF FRICTION COEFFICIENT OF RWY 16/34, DETAILS AS FLW: - MEASURED PSN FM RCL (3M): + RWY 16: 1.06 INSTEAD OF 0.63 + RWY 34: 1.02 INSTEAD OF 0.64 REF DAP VIET NAM ITEM VVDB AD 2.23 PAGE AD 2.VVDB-14 DATED 28 FEB 2020.

2021-08-16 09:07:00 Until further notice

J0501/26 info

GPS RAIM PREDICTION FOR: TSO-146A FDE 01 GPS RAIM OUTAGES PREDICTED FOR RNP APCH 2607250440/2607250500.

2026-07-25 04:40:00 2026-07-25 05:00:00

C0778/23 info

AUTOMATIC WEATHER OBSERVING SYSTEM (AWOS) AVIMET PUT INTO OPS WITH HR OF OPS: H24.

2023-12-04 09:41:00 Until further notice

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VVDB?: The tower frequency at Dien Bien Phu Airport is 118.7 MHz.
Does VVDB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Dien Bien Phu Airport (Viet Nam).
Where is VVDB located?: Dien Bien Phu Airport (VVDB) is located in Dien Bien Phu, Viet Nam.
What is the IATA code for VVDB?: The IATA code for Dien Bien Phu Airport is DIN.
How long is the runway at VVDB?: The main runway at Dien Bien Phu Airport (17/35) measures 2400x30m.

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